My dog was bitten and is acting strange. Could it be rabies?

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My pomeranian dog was bitten by a stray dog accidentally four months ago.. My dog dint get any rabies vaccination.. since two days my dog is acting weird.. It has bitten me when provoked.. smelling everything and licking it.. Ate cow dung on road and also drank it's own urine.. behaving aggressively too. It has got lot of strength in it without proper food also.. There is change in its bark also.. It is pulling the chain and going to ithe streets when taken for a walk.. is this rabies? Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The incubation period of rabies in dogs is typically between three to eight weeks, but there have been reported cases of incubation periods lasting up to six months. Behavioral changes are an early sign of rabies, as well as a hypersensitivity to light and sounds. There could also be another medical cause behind his behavior. If you concerned that Snoopy has rabies, you need to take him into the vet immediately. The only test to confirm rabies is a post-mortem exam of the brain, but your vet can quarantine him to see if his symptoms progress further. You will also need to see your doctor immediately if the vet thinks Snoopy has rabies, as you will have been exposed to it if he bit you, and you will need vaccines. Please take Snoopy into a vet now.

My dog was bitten and is acting strange. Could it be rabies?

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